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Starmer must escape the ‘chaos and confusion’ that brought down the Tories
Just under a fortnight ago, a tanned and unusually ebullient Sir Keir Starmer gathered together his staff in No 10 to launch “phase two” of his government.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Getaway driver jailed over shooting that injured girl
Nine-year-old and three men were wounded at restaurant
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Labour MP says Starmer is not ‘up to the job’ as leader
A Labour MP has hit out at Sir Keir Starmer, saying he “doesn’t seem up to the job”, as the PM scrambled to defend his under-fire chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, amid growing pressure over his involvement in the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
'Fame it's not always easy' -
As former Eurythmics star Annie Lennox publishes a new memoir, she tells Charlotte Cripps about being diagnosed as neurodivergent and her view of the contemporary pop scene
8 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Harry visits Kyiv to offer help to wounded soldiers
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to pledge his support for Ukrainian soldiers injured in the country’s war against Russia.
3 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Nine officers suspended over misogyny allegations
Nine police officers have been suspended by the Metropolitan Police as an investigation was launched into allegations including excessive use of force and making discriminatory and misogynistic comments.
1 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
‘People are chasing me now – that makes things easier’
The reigning 1500m world champion Josh Kerr has a target on his back as he defends his title in Tokyo, but the runner reveals that’s just the way he likes it, discovers Luke Baker
3 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
City snobbery the reason for Jet2's shares crashing
Why did the Square Mile not understand the figures, asks Chris Blackhurst - could it be down to old-fashioned elitism?
3 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Nato on alert over Russian drills on its eastern borders
Warsaw says it is deploying 40,000 troops along its frontier
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Hollywood stars turn away
Actors Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo have signed up to a boycott against the Israeli film industry, writes Micha Frazer-Carroll, but is this kind of protest effective?
4 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Fans bring the noise to lift super-fight to another level
After the week's low-key build-up in Las Vegas, the pre-fight press conference for Canelo vs Crawford finally added some real buzz to the bout writes Alex Pattle at T-Mobile Arena
4 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
You're a Type A. They're a Type B. Can you be friends?
A new social media trend satirises the differences between those who are organised and/or stubborn, and those who are laidback and/or feckless. But are we right to separate ourselves into further personality categories asks Ellie Muir
5 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Protesters clean up Nepal streets after deadly unrest
Young protesters in Nepal who forced the resignation of prime minister KP Sharma Oli this week have turned to cleaning Kathmandu's streets after days of violent unrest left the capital littered with debris.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Mystery over Kim's teen daughter and possible heir
Kim Jong Un's daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, is increasingly viewed as his likely successor, with her recent high-profile trip to China further cementing her prominent status.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
Sacking McSweeney could make things worse for PM
Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has long been pulling the strings behind the scenes in Downing Street.
2 min |
September 13, 2025
The Independent
As Mandy-gate bites, has Starmer's luck now run out?
It is now some time since people joked about Keir Starmer's genie, a mysterious creature who granted him his wishes. I used to describe Starmer as a lucky general:
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
British underdog sprinters brewing up a Tokyo storm
Zharnel Hughes and Jeremiah Azu will have Noah Lyles, the man to beat over 100m, in their sights at the World Athletics Championships in Japan this weekend
5 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Viva Las Vegas, the grand old lady of big-time boxing
Ahead of tomorrow's colossal clash, Alex Pattle hits the 'fight capital of the world' and considers its history and future at a time in which the biggest bouts have drifted elsewhere
5 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
BREAD AND BETTER
Emma Henderson on the top supermarket sourdough loaves
9 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
March of The Penguin
Colin Farrell's gritty spin-off of 'The Batman' is among the frontrunners at the Emmys this weekend.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
No coronation as Phillipson faces challenge from Powell
Two strong candidates remain in Labour deputy leader race
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Farewell, Onana – the face of Old Trafford's worst era
The goalkeeper signed two years ago for an eye-catching £47m may have played his last game for Manchester United following a dramatic fall from grace
4 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Is Paphos a good pick for my next Cyprus sojourn?
I've been to Larnaca in Cyprus. Would you recommend Paphos as well?
1 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Business rates overhaul looms for ‘stuck’ economy
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has voiced concerns that the UK economy feels “stuck” as the Treasury unveils plans to overhaul business rates, including measures to eliminate “cliff edges” for small firms.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
New trend of 'dating down' is just monstrous to behold
Shrekking – or deliberately courting 'ugly' men – is a new low for love in the age of social media
4 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Image of ‘person of interest’ released after Kirk shooting
Suspected killer of Maga activist is believed to be of college age and 'blended in' with students on Utah campus, FBI said
4 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Who could replace peer as ambassador to the US?
Sir Keir Starmer is now scrambling to fill the position of ambassador to the US. The appointment is at the centre of the UK-US relationship and will help shape interactions between the two administrations in the years to come, with the future of Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East and trade tariffs among the key areas of discussion.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Musical buffet at Ed's diner is lacking a signature dish
Ed Sheeran returns with 'Play', a new album that's rich in influences but short on bangers. The latest from JADE and Sophie Ellis-Bextor have more bite
5 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Musk pledges $1m gift to honour murdered refugee
The tech world - including billionaire Elon Musk - has pledged $1.5m to create memorial murals of the Ukrainian refugee who was brutally murdered on a train in North Carolina last month.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
The Independent
Growing taste for octopus sparks Greek fishing crisis
A dramatic cry of “Octopus!” echoes across the deck of the Sea Eagle vessel as its crew hauls a plastic pot from the seabed off northern Greece, revealing a squirming cephalopod.
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